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  1. 04-27-2013, 09:57 PM #1
    24ariel3
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    Tool size problem ;-)

    I have something weird with my solidworks and solidcam
    when I design for example a 10x10 cm box in solidworks and go to solidcam and try to engrave with a 6mm (or another size) tool, the tool in the simulator is a lot bigger than 6mm more like 6cm.

    How do I fix that?

    Thx!
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  2. 04-30-2013, 01:16 AM #2
    KUWill
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    Is it possible you chose the wrong units for your part? I'm not sure what effect this has as I only ever design and machine in inches.
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  3. 04-30-2013, 01:21 AM #3
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    set unit as millimeter. go to option-document property-unit-mmgs try that
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  4. 04-30-2013, 07:05 PM #4
    24ariel3
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    Quote Originally Posted by sshroff100 View Post
    set unit as millimeter. go to option-document property-unit-mmgs try that
    Thank you!
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